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5 mnth old with light cough, runny nose, reddish throat. doc looked at her but did not diagnose anything. prescribed amoxicillin. is this necessary?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red throat: Not unless your child is ill with fever and has a positive strep throat culture.

Answered 9/28/2013

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